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On September 27 and 28, Bahia became the stage for two major martial arts events: the 3rd KWU SENSHI Bahia Championship, held under Kyokushin karate rules, and the Technical SENSHI Kickboxing Seminar, bringing together athletes, instructors, and fight enthusiasts.

The event was organized by the KWU SENSHI Bahia Federation, under the leadership of its president, Shihan Manoel Mascote, who has played a key role in promoting the growth of the discipline in the state.

The Bahia Championship, held on September 27, has established itself as one of the most important state-level Kyokushin events, showcasing high-level bouts and revealing new talents from the region.

On September 28, attention turned to the Technical Kickboxing Seminar, which featured two legendary guest instructors:

• Shihan Francisco Filho, absolute Kyokushin Karate World Champion in 1999, K-1 legend and an international reference in martial arts.

• Shihan Glaube Feitosa, the Brazilian Kyokushin Karate and kickboxing legend, known for his technical style and victorious career on the world’s biggest stages.

The seminar offered practical training, knowledge exchange, and technical development, giving participants a unique opportunity to learn directly from two of the sport’s greatest names.

With the successful hosting of the championship and seminar, KWU SENSHI strengthens its presence in Brazil and reaffirms its commitment to spreading the philosophy and spirit of contact martial arts across the country.

Results of the 3rd KWU SENSHI Bahia Championship

BEGINNERS’ KATA:

• Pedro Emanuel Rocha dos Santos – 1st Place

• Mariana Julia Rocha dos Santos – 2nd Place

• Eduardo Emanoel Coutinho – 3rd Place

ADVANCED KATA:

• Ricardo Rocha de Castro Cardoso – 1st Place

• Beatriz Xavier Moreira da Silva e Silva – 2nd Place

• Alex Sandro dos Santos – 3rd Place

MIXED CHILDREN’S KUMITE:

• Pedro Emanuel Rocha dos Santos – 1st Place

• Mariana Julia Rocha dos Santos – 2nd Place

• João Gabriel Souza Simas – 3rd Place

MALE YOUTH KUMITE:

• Fabrício Costa – 1st Place

• Henrico Costa dos Santos – 2nd Place

• Saulo Santos Bispo da Silva – 3rd Place

• Negüe Peña – 4th Place

FEMALE BEGINNERS’ KUMITE (WHITE, ORANGE, BLUE, AND YELLOW BELTS):

• Carolina Giusto – 1st Place

• Grace Kelly Silva Flores Vitorio – 2nd Place

MALE BEGINNERS’ KUMITE (WHITE, ORANGE, BLUE, AND YELLOW BELTS):

• Matheus Vinicius Soares – 1st Place

• Samuel Castro – 2nd Place

• Izaque Farias – 3rd Place

MALE SENIOR / VETERAN KUMITE:

• Danilo Santana – 1st Place

• Érico Castro – 2nd Place

• Izaque Farias – 3rd Place

MALE MASTER KUMITE:

• Ednelson de Jesus – 1st Place

• Érico Castro – 2nd Place

• Márcio André Nemésio da Rocha – 3rd Place

• Eduardo Emanoel Coutinho – 4th Place

FEMALE ABSOLUTE KUMITE:

• Beatriz Xavier – 1st Place

• Larissa Lamego – 2nd Place

MALE ABSOLUTE KUMITE:

• Ricardo Rocha – 1st Place

• Henrique Carvalho – 2rd Place